Program Director - ChildCare & Sports

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YMCA of the USA
Lockport, NY, USA
Full-time

The new Lockport Family Y is seeking an experience program director with a passion for the Y's mission and cause.

The program director develops, implements and manages licensed school-age childcare programs located at elementary schools within the Lockport, Starpoint, Royalton-Hartland, and Wilson School Districts. The program director is also responsible for the operation of youth sports programming at the Lockport Family Y, and summer day camp programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates school-age childcare, day camp, and youth sports programs. Ensures high-quality programs, establishes new program activities and ensures program enrollment targets are met.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures policies and procedures are followed.
  • Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Exercises necessary controls to ensure operations are carried out and a balanced fiscal operation exists.
  • Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures are followed. Ensures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to the program area.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with OCFS personnel, school administration, parent groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Provides staff leadership for the annual campaign and various committees.
  • Provides for upkeep of program facilities and equipment. Orders and distributes program supplies.
  • Maintains records and department files, include staff certifications.
  • Organizes special events related to the program area.
  • Implements the marketing plan and distributes program information.
  • Monitors and responds to customer feedback. Tracks trends and adjusts programming when necessary.
  • Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
  • Carries out other tasks as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Previous experience in a related position with supervisory responsibilities.
  • Ability to direct assigned operations including supervision and development of staff and volunteers.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to use analytical, interpretative, and evaluative thought in making decisions and solving problems.
  • Experience working with diverse populations.
  • Competency using Microsoft Office software.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $43,300.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40238

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management
Child / After School Care

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 15 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 15 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit